It was an absolute delight to be back with the Ards and the Braggs at Cornerstone Baptist Church in Missouri City, TX. The leaders and members of this church are always so sweet and such a blessing that we were thrilled at the outpouring of blessing that God gave during our meeting together. The whole day leading up to the … Read More
The War – San Antonio, TX
The last time The War was at Leon Valley Baptist Church in San Antonio was during the 25th anniversary tour in 2009. We were excited about returning and working with Pastor Forrest Jones and their new youth pastor, Ian Lewandowski. The church was very well prepared and asking God to use the team and especially their teens during the week. We had … Read More
The War – Baytown, TX
Pastor David Cripps has a unique perspective on The War like no other pastor I’ve been with; he remembers it during it pilot days when it was called “The Uncivil War.” Years ago, as a high school student at Marquette Manor Baptist Academy in Downers Grove, IL, he was around during some of the very first experiments that Wayne and … Read More
The War – Lady Lake, FL
First Baptist Church of Lady Lake and their pastor, Paul Harsh, are no strangers to The War; they hosted the team several times in the 90’s when Frank Bailey led the team. Lady Lake is an unusual community, located immediately outside one of the largest retirement communities in the country, The Villages. There are literally senior citizens and golf carts everywhere. Though The … Read More
MMHQ UPDATE: The Journey Forward
About a month ago, we had a great encouragement on our road to purchase the Colony Motel for our Headquarters. A church with which we have had some ministry over the last few years, graciously contacted us and let us know that they were sending us $10,000. This came at a time where we were seeking clear direction from the … Read More
Special Forces Week #2 Arcadia, FL
This is the first time the Minutemen Evangelistic Team has come to Arcadia, FL or to Heritage Baptist Church. Personally, I came to this church a few years back to be a part of a wedding. At that time, I talked some with Dr. Bedell, who at that time was the principal of their Christian school. Dr. Bedell, years ago, … Read More
Special Forces Week #1 Fort Walton Beach, FL
Years ago one of our Minutemen Evangelistic Teams came to a church in Keystone Heights, FL where, at that time, Mark Stevens was pastor. Pastor Stevens testifies that the week birthed a youth group. In the following years many times in the 1990s, the team periodically came to Keystone Heights and saw great attendance and decisions in those meetings. Pastor … Read More
MMHQ UPDATE: At The Red Sea
The journey of faith continues! In my last update, which was a while ago, I mentioned that we were paying the payments and moving toward purchase that way. After that began, the owners informed us that the bank was calling the loan and we would need to purchase the motel in the next few months. I met with the owners … Read More
Special Forces Week #10 Kansas City, MO
Years ago, as a young preacher, I came to Eagle Heights Baptist Church to preach in chapel. That is when I met Pastor Bob Franseen. At that time he was the school principal. Since that time he has become the Pastor. It was a blessing to be with Brother Franseen again. He is doing a great job there. There were … Read More
Special Forces Week #9 Cordova, TN
In 2009 the War of Special Forces was last at Heritage Baptist Church in Cordova, TN. Heritage Baptist is the church in the Memphis area that used to be called Thrifthaven Baptist Church. My father was helping this church in 1997 when the Lord called him home. Pastor Rich Sevilla came to pastor this church shortly thereafter. My father had … Read More